It’s rivalry week — the Third Saturday in October — and Tennessee is fired up for a trip to Bryant-Denny. The Vol Patriot & J-Mello break down every storyline, stat, and matchup heading into this SEC showdown.

In This Episode:

• Third Saturday in October history & why it matters to Vol Nation
• Joey Aguilar vs Ty Simpson — who really runs the SEC East?
• Key offensive players & stat leaders for Tennessee
• Alabama’s top playmakers & injury report
• Defensive breakdown and why Tim Banks must adjust
• How the Vols can beat Bama and silence the critics

Tennessee holds off Arkansas in a 34–31 thriller inside Neyland Stadium — but the narrow margin has fans asking questions about the defense.

In This Episode:

• The Vols start slow again after the bye week
• Officiating chaos and uncalled penalties frustrate Tennessee fans
• Joey Aguilar extends his 200+ yard streak to 28 straight games
• Deshaun Bishop rushes for 146 yards before injury; Peyton Lewis adds two TDs
• Standout defensive performances from Arian Carter, Farouk, and Hood
• Breaking down Tim Banks’ questionable play calling and prevent defense
• What must change before facing Alabama in Tuscaloosa

Tennessee is back from the bye week and set to battle Arkansas in Neyland Stadium — a redemption matchup after last season’s loss in Fayetteville.

The Vol Patriot and co-host J-Mello dive deep into the matchups, coaching changes, and what the Vols must do to stay hot.

In This Episode:

• Bobby Petrino returns to Arkansas as interim head coach
• How Sam Pittman’s firing changes the game plan
• Joey Aguilar’s breakout season and offensive stats update
• Arkansas’s key playmakers
• Defensive keys for Tim Banks and Arion Carter
• Why the Vols must start fast after the bye week
• Injury updates
• Final keys to victory — stay aggressive, protect Aguilar, and let Bu Carter return punt